Tteokbokki: South Koreans’ longtime soul food
A magical go-to food enjoyed by South Koreans is "tteokbokki," a popular snack of chewy rice cakes slathered in a spicy sauce made from red pepper paste with additions of fish…
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Katseye’s Lara comes out as queer. Why it matters in K-pop
Industry insiders say Indian American idol’s disclosure, while unprecedented, reflects K-pop’s duality.
South Korea’s fire-ravaged southeast reels from unprecedented damage
Death toll rises to 27. Authorities say fire spread is fastest on record, with power, water supply, and traffic disrupted.
North Korea appears to have deployed 3,000 more troops to Russia: South Korean military
It has also been reported that Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said that on top of preparations for North Korean Kim Jong Un's Moscow visit, Russian Foreign…
Chats allegedly prove Kim Soo-hyun dated or groomed Kim Sae-ron when she was 15: Lawyer
The 37-year-old actor has been mired in controversy ever since South Korean YouTube channel Hoverlab accused him of dating Kim Sae-ron when she was underage. Sae-ron died at the…
Deadly Seoul sinkhole raises alarm as Korea sees 1,345 cases since 2018
As cities across the country expand underground infrastructure — from subways to drainage systems — concerns are growing over whether safety regulations are keeping pace.
Tough challenges ahead: The Korea Herald
On his return to office, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo needs to tackle a host of national issues
Upcoming K-pop survival show ‘Under15’ faces familiar backlash for featuring child contestants
The show is under fire for featuring contestants as young as eight, prompting concerns over the sexualisation and commodification of minors.
How South Korea’s massive wildfires started
They are believed to have started from simple mistakes by grave visitors, farmers, welders and even from burning a bag of chips near a valley.
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment verdict could be pushed to April
As of Wednesday, March 26, 5 p.m., the court had yet to give any sign of when it would announce its ruling on whether or not Mr. Yoon will be removed. The court has typically…